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Indy 500 hits viewership milestone as media companies bet on sports

The news: This weekend’s Indy 500 became the event’s most-watched race since 2008, drawing in over 7 million viewers, per Nielsen Fast Nationals. The event marked the first time the Indy 500 aired on Fox.

  • Overall audience increased 40% compared with last year’s race, which was broadcast by NBC. At its peak, the telecast amassed 8.44 million viewers.
  • Prior to the weekend broadcast, the race had not surpassed 6 million viewers since 2016 and had only captured more than 7 million viewers four times since 2003.
  • Fox will air all 2025 Indycar races, continuing the season with the upcoming Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 1.

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